Sometimes things don't go as planned and it's okay. Because something even better and more can come out from it. Compared to what the original plan was. And that is what happened to me yesterday. I have been planning and drawing a new logo for instagram.
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https://mysteriesbyrose.wordpress.com/2025/02/27/what-doing-art-has-taught-me/
Often, writers seek out advice when they are struggling to come up with ideas for their next project. But what about those authors who are dealing with an abundance of ideas? It can be overwhelming to have so many ideas and only enough time and energy to work on a single project. Trying to complete […]
These dozen stories almost always work in commercial fiction, film & TV. Did I miss any?
1. Rom-Com
2. Road Trip
3. Gotta Sing, Dance, Sport, etc.
4. Rag-Tag Rebels (Scrappy Underdogs)
5. Killing Nazis (Righteous Revenge)
6. Rags to Riches
I ran out of post space; for six more, see
https://othernetwork.com/2023/08/29/stories-that-almost-always-work/
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You can't stick your landing, if you don't know your ending!
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Disappointed with your 1st draft? Console yourself with this, from Thomas Edison:
"I was always afraid of things that worked the first time."
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Also:
"Writing is like heading our over the open sea in a small boat. It helps if you have a plan and a course laid out."
- John Gardner
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#WritingWonders 7 & 8
My stages:
1. Ideas & research – LOVE: Blue sky!
2. Outlining – LOVE: Big picture!
3. Rough Drafting – LOVE: Immersion & discovery!
4. Notes & feedback – LOVE: Unexpected revelations!
5. Editing & rewriting – LIKE: Fine tuning
6. Agent & publisher, and/or distribution & marketing – ACCEPT: Reality
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C.F. Grönroos
Kobo Writing Life (unofficial)
Greg Miller
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